Guilt-Free Assisted Living in Henderson, Nevada

The idea of nursing homes, retirement homes, convalescent homes, etc., has always left a bad taste in people’s mouths. The very concept of leaving your loved one in a drab, dreary, home and taking them away from their homes, cars, and lives still doesn’t settle well with many people, but... 

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Retiring to Prescott, Arizona While Avoiding the Nursing Home

Arizona is a desert. It’s hot and it’s dry. That kind of climate, in conjunction with its beautiful landscapes, makes it a perfect place to live out the retirement years in peace. If you have loved ones that are reaching a point where they have difficulty living on their own, or if you yourself... 

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Role Reversal – When Parents Resist

Your parents are getting older. You see things slipping. The house is not as clean as it once was, your mother is increasingly forgetful, your father has lost weight, and you are concerned about their safety when they drive. So as a responsible child you bring up the subject. How do your parents... 

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Older Adult Substance Abuse: Your Spouse, Your Parent, Yourself

Anna drinks almost a bottle of vodka a day. She was recently hospitalized for dehydration due to a fall. She has lost ten pounds in the past two months. She lives alone with her dog as her main companion. There is little need to eat when she obtains her daily nutrition through liquid means. I became... 

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How Retirement Community Apartments Are Becoming Popular With Senior Citizens

Retirement community apartments for senior citizen is a very good option for many people who has already retired and want to enjoy life in their golden years. This is a good alternative for them to retain their independence while relieving the burden of caring for themselves. In this community that is... 

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Insurance: Long Term Nightmare

Recent legislation in Congress may make it even more difficult for seniors to qualify for government-paid long-term care coverage. If you don’t take action now, you may be setting you and your family up for a Long Term Nightmare! This problem is so potentially damaging, yet so little understood,... 

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The Guide To Selecting and Finding Caregivers For People With Alzheimer’s

One of the most dreaded diseases in old age is Alzheimer disease. Although unlike cancer and heart problem, this is actually not fatal. In fact, people with Alzheimer can live for a long time with proper care. That is actually the problem most of the time. With Alzheimer disease, the patient need to... 

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Visiting Someone in the Hospital: 14 Helpful Tips

Most of us have had the opportunity to go and visit a friend with an illness or injury in the hospital. It can be a pleasant experience as they welcome you with a smile, or they may cry as you offer prayer and comfort. But oftentimes we wish we had the training of a hospital chaplain so it wouldn’t... 

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9 Unusual Truths About Nursing Homes

Let me give you a dose of reality when it comes to nursing homes. You may be shocked by whats revealed here. Few people really understand much about nursing homes. You’ll have a much better understanding about how nursing homes work and the experience to expect after your loved one is admitted.... 

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How to Shift from Daddy’s Girl to Dad’s Caregiver

Ever wondered how you could nurture your aging parents while you are sandwiched between caring for them and the rest of your family? It was painful for Tricia, as her father declined in his 80’s. “Dad and I shared such fun times together when I was young – he taught me how to ride... 

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